Pakistan wants cordial relations with neighbouring countries: Sartaj
Pakistan and Italy would continue working closely on the issue of UN Security Council reform.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - The Italian Undersecretary of State of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Benedetto Della Vedova, called on adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz, in Islamabad on Wednesday.
The two sides expressed satisfaction at the growing bilateral ties and underscored the importance of further augmenting these relations in a number of important areas, especially trade and investment.
Sartaj Aziz highlighted the important progress made by Pakistan during the last four years in counter terrorism, economic growth and democratic consolidation. He stated that Italy was a close friend and a leading trade and investment partner of Pakistan and appreciated its cooperation in diverse areas.
Sartaj Aziz also briefed the Italian Foreign Minister on the Prime Minister s initiatives for regional peace and stability and strong commitment to maintaining cordial relations with all neighbouring countries.
The two sides also discussed regional and global issues. There was an understanding between both sides that as members of the Uniting for Consensus (UfC) Group, they would continue working closely on the issue of United Nations Security Council reform, aimed at making the body more democratic and accountable.
